Cloak-and-dagger org. crossword clue
23 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 30, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Cloak-and-dagger org.” is CIA. It appears as 23 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 30, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Classical Symmetry” by Kathleen Diamantakis & Jeff Chen, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 5, column 1 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with C and ends with A, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer CIA:
- Spy org.Jul 9, 2026
- “Bridge of Spies” org.Jun 8, 2026
- U.S. spy organizationJun 1, 2026